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Hall of Famer Winfield at Bat for ESPN’s ‘Baseball Tonight’
Dave Winfield has joined ESPN as a “Baseball Tonight” analyst, beginning April 5 on ESPN2.
Mr. Winfield will work with host Karl Ravech and analysts Peter Gammons and John Kruk on Sundays and some Mondays during the Major League Baseball season.
His first appearance on April 5 will lead into the Opening Night game between Atlanta and Philadelphia at 8 p.m.
Mr. Winfield was in the major leagues for 22 years, playing for the San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, California Angels, Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians. He was a 12-time All-Star and a seven-time Gold Glove winner. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.
“We’re thrilled to add Dave Winfield to our ‘Baseball Tonight’ team,” Norby Williamson, executive vice president of production, said in a statement. “He will be able to draw from his experiences as a Hall of Fame talent and world champion who has been a pioneer for the game in various capacities, both on and off the field. We welcome his unique voice and believe he will be a great addition to ESPN.”
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